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Hal Leonard Australia, on behalf of Music Theatre International celebrates The Broadway Junior Collection® with THREE new titles! Kid-tested and teacher-endorsed throughout the world, these collections bring some of the best loved Broadway, West End musicals and animated classics to the stage especially adapted for young performers.     Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and sharing snacks! Based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the upcoming Disney animated feature film, this show is the perfect first pick for young performers.                 From the hit motion pictures, television series, and international stage success, FAME is nothing short of a global phenomenon. Set during the last years of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street (1980-1984), FAME JR. is the bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today.                 Even surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo is bored. Nothing interests him at all. The Demons of Ignorance are certain he will be their next victim, telling him “If you get the urge to do anything - don’t. It could be dangerous.” To the rescue comes THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH! Norton Juster’s beloved children’s book is given full musical treatment in this acclaimed stage version of the modern tale of a boy who must save the princesses Rhyme and Reason and reunite the brother Kings who rule over the cities of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis. Aided by a trusty time-keeping dog, Tock, Milo successfully brings harmony to the Land of Wisdom and learns many things about words and numbers along his journey. Perhaps the most important lesson he takes with him, however, is that everything we learn has a purpose and whatever we do affects everything and everyone. When he returns home, he realizes there is never a reason to be bored in a world full of so many things to discover. With a book adapted by Mr. Juster himself, witty lyrics full of wordplay by Sheldon Harnick (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME) and a melodious score by Arnold Black, THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH JR. is an endearing show that audiences of all ages will find appealing.     + * ** Get set for more new shows to be announced as follows: Tuesday - announced on Facebook and Twitter Friday - general announcement via our email newsletter. Make sure you are connected with Hal Leonard Australia (via Facebook and Twitter) and be the first to know the latest.  Join us today!   Please visit our website for perusal request forms or to apply to perform this exciting new show. www.halleonard.com.au Please Note: Standard Terms and Conditions Apply – please visit our website for details. * Not currently available for licensing to schools. + Only available for licensing to schools. Production materials available from late January 2012.